The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved over Rs 7 billion in separate grants for Pakistan’s Defence Division. This funding covers capacity enhancement, infrastructure development, community engagement, and cybersecurity initiatives, with phased release planned and incorporation into next year’s defence budget.
The ECC also sanctioned Rs 322.87 million for 15 coasters to transport special children at the Autism Centre of Excellence in Islamabad and Rs 800 million for the establishment of the Asan Khidmat Centre, a citizen-focused public service hub. Additionally, Rs 3.7 billion was allocated to PSDP projects to strengthen IT infrastructure, e-governance, and national digital connectivity.
Further approvals included Rs 700 million for the Film and Drama Finance Fund to support Pakistan’s media sector, and Rs 3 billion for Digital Enforcement Stations along major rivers. Committees were also formed to negotiate the future of the APL pipeline, ensuring proper implementation and ownership agreements. These measures aim to bolster national defence, social services, and technological development.
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